Hi There its me again after a long silence. I didn't realise how fast time has gone by, its been over two months since my last update. It has been such a tight schedule that I find difficult in sitting down to write. Its been an incredibly eventful and fulfilling time. New Zealand,Australia, Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore have been such a blessed time that we cannot help but give praise to the Lord for His amazing goodness. Our hearts are full of gratitude to the Lord for His grace and mercy. Though we face new challenges the Lord is still able to use us in the midst of our physical limitations, namely me. Apart from my ears giving me problems of hearing now my eyes is slowing me down with seeing, its double vision. We are thankful that the Lord is not limited in His dealings with our lives. We can still be a channel of His blessings in the midst of all our challenges.
It was good catching up with Debbie in Melbourne, Singapore on Logos Hope and now with us in London. Friends that the Lord gave us through the years have been incredibly invaluable. We continue to trust the Lord for what is ahead and grateful for what has passed us by. Looking back to 2011 we know we can only count our blessings. With the Lord its always blessings and nothing less. we need to let the blessings flow through us that others may enjoy that same blessings that the Lord has blessed us with. We hope you have been blessed as well. The blessings of the Lord is always holistic, its not just the spiritual but also the material, social, emotional and mental...which means he keeps us sane and happy. PTL. I pray that we will all be able to take that time and praise Him for His goodness and for all that He has done. If you have not been able to experience His grace and goodness you can always have a chat with the Lord. We want to thank many of you who have been standing with us all this time. May the Lord be with you always.
Kenny Gan
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
SPEAKS KNOWLEDGE AND SPEAKING LIFE
To Friends I Missed,
No matter where we turn we see people, people going places and doing things, others are just dreaming, thinking and wondering of lives wants, lost, joy and sadness. Much have gone through the lives of people all over the globe. In most cases when tragedy strikes or when loneliness creeps in then the individual begin to think about the purpose, meaning and reason for living. We would think this only happens to non-Christians and questions like these only comes to the mind of the unbeliever. Unfortunately believers alike asked the same questions even if they say "I KNOW" WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS AND WHAT JESUS PROMISED.....BUT... it seems like I only have an existence and not a life. This makes going to church and performing Christian duties and rituals a chore and a burden. The cliche "I KNOW" is a common one and yet the assurance is not firm and lack confidence.
Looking back to the last few months with the feedback that have been received after almost every meeting it does provoked new challenges to the life of any preacher, primarily me. Repeatedly men and women have said, "When you speak I felt life coming out of you or it touched my life, or it really brought life". The latest was in a bible school when someone said, "Most of the time we hear people speak knowledge here but you speak life". This cause me to ask myself, What do they mean? Thousands have heard the word being spoken week after week and maybe even day after day and yet it remains just "Knowledge". The word of God is the word of Life and Jesus is THE WORD and HE IS LIFE, that means the WORD SHOULD GIVE LIFE and not just knowledge. In preaching then I have to ask myself why are some giving just knowledge and some life? What do we have KNOWLEDGE OR LIFE? Do we share KNOWLEDGE OR DO WE SHARE LIFE? When knowledge is applied to daily living this is what some people called life, the word becoming flesh. The written word that becoming the living word.
That means it is for everyone of us to live out the word given to us through the scriptures so that become the living word and share the word of life to those around us. May the Lord help us by the indwelling Spirit to be totally obedient to the written word of truth. The visit to New Zealand brought about fresh challenges to our personal ministry. The Lord answering prayers and touching lives through weak vessels like us. Humbling, sobering and convicting. To Him be all praise, honour and glory.
Kenny Gan
No matter where we turn we see people, people going places and doing things, others are just dreaming, thinking and wondering of lives wants, lost, joy and sadness. Much have gone through the lives of people all over the globe. In most cases when tragedy strikes or when loneliness creeps in then the individual begin to think about the purpose, meaning and reason for living. We would think this only happens to non-Christians and questions like these only comes to the mind of the unbeliever. Unfortunately believers alike asked the same questions even if they say "I KNOW" WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS AND WHAT JESUS PROMISED.....BUT... it seems like I only have an existence and not a life. This makes going to church and performing Christian duties and rituals a chore and a burden. The cliche "I KNOW" is a common one and yet the assurance is not firm and lack confidence.
Looking back to the last few months with the feedback that have been received after almost every meeting it does provoked new challenges to the life of any preacher, primarily me. Repeatedly men and women have said, "When you speak I felt life coming out of you or it touched my life, or it really brought life". The latest was in a bible school when someone said, "Most of the time we hear people speak knowledge here but you speak life". This cause me to ask myself, What do they mean? Thousands have heard the word being spoken week after week and maybe even day after day and yet it remains just "Knowledge". The word of God is the word of Life and Jesus is THE WORD and HE IS LIFE, that means the WORD SHOULD GIVE LIFE and not just knowledge. In preaching then I have to ask myself why are some giving just knowledge and some life? What do we have KNOWLEDGE OR LIFE? Do we share KNOWLEDGE OR DO WE SHARE LIFE? When knowledge is applied to daily living this is what some people called life, the word becoming flesh. The written word that becoming the living word.
That means it is for everyone of us to live out the word given to us through the scriptures so that become the living word and share the word of life to those around us. May the Lord help us by the indwelling Spirit to be totally obedient to the written word of truth. The visit to New Zealand brought about fresh challenges to our personal ministry. The Lord answering prayers and touching lives through weak vessels like us. Humbling, sobering and convicting. To Him be all praise, honour and glory.
Kenny Gan
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
FAITH REVEALED ......BEYOND FACEBOOK......
Hello People,
It is another occasion for updates and sharing what the Lord has been laying upon my heart as I continue to listen to Him. I have been encouraged by the many "GOOD THINGS" AND "GOOD WORDS" found on facebook and on the internet, and the Lord has used it in an amazing way for which I am deeply grateful. However as I sat down and contemplate on issues I realised that there are many whose faith are confined to facebook, emails and the confines of their comfort zone, it is never revealed and was never seen. Its known as my "PRIVATE FAITH". It is never seen or shared since it is a Private faith. This thought has challenged me to think about my own faith. Is it relevent? Is it worth having this faith (in the Lord Jesus) and living it? Is it worth sharing? In most cases I find myself and many Christians sharing their struggles with one another and finding difficulty is trying to share their faith. It seems that every challenge in life either shake our faith or strengthen it. I realised that in my conversation with many it does strengthen our faith and in some cases it created doubt and fear. My question then is what or where do I put my faith in? Is my faith base just in a set of beliefs or a belief system, or is my faith base on my walk and my trust in Jesus? A belief system or a set of beliefs has no foundation or reality. A belief system give us religion but believing in Christ gives us a relationship. A belief system can only reveal religiosity and not reality. What is real is Jesus. If we have not had a relationship with Jesus than there is no basis for faith and it cannot be revealed. What can and should be revealed is Christ in us and not a Christian belief in us. A revealed faith is revealing Christ and our relationship to Him, and this word "CHRIST" must be made flesh as we dwell amongst men and women so that they can see His glory and give praise to the Father as well as putting their trust in Him whom they have seen in and through our lives. This is such a great challenge to my soul and to my faith. My faith should be revealed so as to fulfill what Jesus said about you and I being "The Light of the World" and the Salt of the earth". It is not meant to be a hidden faith, not behind facebook, the internet or in the confines of our comfort zone. I must than "GO"....and make disciples of all nations and "BE A WITNESS" in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaria and to the Uttermost parts of the earth or to wherever the Lord send me. This is where I know I can say "I BELIEVE IN JESUS!!!" Of course the Lord does understand if our circumstances hinders us from doing so, otherwise we are really without much excuse. I know I don't have one. Do you my brothers and sisters? It is a challenge for me. Something for me to continually pray about and give myself to. He is merciful, gracious and slow to anger but I must not be stiff neck and put Him to the test. LORD LEAD ME.
Kenny Gan
It is another occasion for updates and sharing what the Lord has been laying upon my heart as I continue to listen to Him. I have been encouraged by the many "GOOD THINGS" AND "GOOD WORDS" found on facebook and on the internet, and the Lord has used it in an amazing way for which I am deeply grateful. However as I sat down and contemplate on issues I realised that there are many whose faith are confined to facebook, emails and the confines of their comfort zone, it is never revealed and was never seen. Its known as my "PRIVATE FAITH". It is never seen or shared since it is a Private faith. This thought has challenged me to think about my own faith. Is it relevent? Is it worth having this faith (in the Lord Jesus) and living it? Is it worth sharing? In most cases I find myself and many Christians sharing their struggles with one another and finding difficulty is trying to share their faith. It seems that every challenge in life either shake our faith or strengthen it. I realised that in my conversation with many it does strengthen our faith and in some cases it created doubt and fear. My question then is what or where do I put my faith in? Is my faith base just in a set of beliefs or a belief system, or is my faith base on my walk and my trust in Jesus? A belief system or a set of beliefs has no foundation or reality. A belief system give us religion but believing in Christ gives us a relationship. A belief system can only reveal religiosity and not reality. What is real is Jesus. If we have not had a relationship with Jesus than there is no basis for faith and it cannot be revealed. What can and should be revealed is Christ in us and not a Christian belief in us. A revealed faith is revealing Christ and our relationship to Him, and this word "CHRIST" must be made flesh as we dwell amongst men and women so that they can see His glory and give praise to the Father as well as putting their trust in Him whom they have seen in and through our lives. This is such a great challenge to my soul and to my faith. My faith should be revealed so as to fulfill what Jesus said about you and I being "The Light of the World" and the Salt of the earth". It is not meant to be a hidden faith, not behind facebook, the internet or in the confines of our comfort zone. I must than "GO"....and make disciples of all nations and "BE A WITNESS" in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaria and to the Uttermost parts of the earth or to wherever the Lord send me. This is where I know I can say "I BELIEVE IN JESUS!!!" Of course the Lord does understand if our circumstances hinders us from doing so, otherwise we are really without much excuse. I know I don't have one. Do you my brothers and sisters? It is a challenge for me. Something for me to continually pray about and give myself to. He is merciful, gracious and slow to anger but I must not be stiff neck and put Him to the test. LORD LEAD ME.
Kenny Gan
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
SIMPLE TRUTH
Dear Praying Saints,
Very soon it will be time for us to have our next prayer-letter. I've just returned from Greenland with Bee Lee. It was a totally new experience for her and it is by far the best for me since I started visiting Greenland 6 years ago.
The Lord was gracious in looking into the details of our little needs, like having a toilet in the accommodation. We talked about it but decided to leave it to the Lord and again "Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). Its difficult to imagine people getting excited about a toilet but it was a blessing from the Lord.
On a more serious note, we were reminded of a continual need to preach the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Time and again we tried to share the "simple truth" of God's word by making it as practical and as relevant as we possibly can. The simple truth, simplifying it to layman terms, is easier understood than many theological and doctrinal slogans that we use frequently in our conversations with Christians and non-Christians alike. We always presume that what was shared is understood as it should be but in many cases it wasn't understood, probably only in part. My prayer is that the Lord will grant me the wisdom and the ability to speak the simple truth that hearers will understand, appreciate and take to heart.
It was an incredibly humbling experience when the Lord gave many His light, that they began to understand His word and responded to it in Greenland. Many have said, "Now I understand". It is the light of the Lord through His Spirit that their eyes and minds were opened. It was equally humbling when people expressed their disappointment when one meeting was cancelled and replaced with some activities, especially since it was the non-Christians who expressed it.
The 10 sessions in five days seemed to pass us by and the hunger among the participants in the camp remains. It is a real encouragement when the church was filled up to capacity both on Sunday morning and Sunday night. News about the meetings drew many others who came for the first time, and as faithful as the Lord is, many were ministered to by His Spirit. There were yet many more tears.
I have been convicted even more during this trip that I must not only preach the "Simple Truth" but must be committed to make sure that it is also a demonstration of the power of God's Spirit at work in the lives of those who hear. It is a challenge not to allow oneself to preach out of routine and professionalism but to be continually a channel of His great spiritual blessings. I have said to myself often and have also shared with many others that we must live Spirit-filled lives that we may become a Spirit empowered witness, preaching the simple truth with His great power. I know that this is a challenge for every one of us who preaches the word of God. I have repented many times for preaching in the flesh. Pray with me, dear saints, that the Lord will deliver us from having a profession and not a ministry. We want to see many inspired and not just informed. Lord help us to speak the simple truth in your power.
For His Glory
Kenny Gan
Very soon it will be time for us to have our next prayer-letter. I've just returned from Greenland with Bee Lee. It was a totally new experience for her and it is by far the best for me since I started visiting Greenland 6 years ago.
The Lord was gracious in looking into the details of our little needs, like having a toilet in the accommodation. We talked about it but decided to leave it to the Lord and again "Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart" (Psalm 37:4). Its difficult to imagine people getting excited about a toilet but it was a blessing from the Lord.
On a more serious note, we were reminded of a continual need to preach the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Time and again we tried to share the "simple truth" of God's word by making it as practical and as relevant as we possibly can. The simple truth, simplifying it to layman terms, is easier understood than many theological and doctrinal slogans that we use frequently in our conversations with Christians and non-Christians alike. We always presume that what was shared is understood as it should be but in many cases it wasn't understood, probably only in part. My prayer is that the Lord will grant me the wisdom and the ability to speak the simple truth that hearers will understand, appreciate and take to heart.
It was an incredibly humbling experience when the Lord gave many His light, that they began to understand His word and responded to it in Greenland. Many have said, "Now I understand". It is the light of the Lord through His Spirit that their eyes and minds were opened. It was equally humbling when people expressed their disappointment when one meeting was cancelled and replaced with some activities, especially since it was the non-Christians who expressed it.
The 10 sessions in five days seemed to pass us by and the hunger among the participants in the camp remains. It is a real encouragement when the church was filled up to capacity both on Sunday morning and Sunday night. News about the meetings drew many others who came for the first time, and as faithful as the Lord is, many were ministered to by His Spirit. There were yet many more tears.
I have been convicted even more during this trip that I must not only preach the "Simple Truth" but must be committed to make sure that it is also a demonstration of the power of God's Spirit at work in the lives of those who hear. It is a challenge not to allow oneself to preach out of routine and professionalism but to be continually a channel of His great spiritual blessings. I have said to myself often and have also shared with many others that we must live Spirit-filled lives that we may become a Spirit empowered witness, preaching the simple truth with His great power. I know that this is a challenge for every one of us who preaches the word of God. I have repented many times for preaching in the flesh. Pray with me, dear saints, that the Lord will deliver us from having a profession and not a ministry. We want to see many inspired and not just informed. Lord help us to speak the simple truth in your power.
For His Glory
Kenny Gan
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
WHAT DO I REALLY STAND FOR
My Dearest Brothers & Sisters in the Lord,
Travelling and speaking to hundreds of people or even thousands of people through the years and in so many countries makes one more responsible than can ever be imagined. The thought of passing on the Word of Truth to people across the globe and not living up to it is an awesome thought. As I feed my soul with books written by Spirit-filled men and women, and as I look at the truth of Scripture I have to remind myself of taking in the whole counsel of God that I might be able to give the whole counsel of God; now that is a scary thought.
My heart was just pierced recently by the scriptures regarding lukewarmness and how the Lord is not impressed with and will not tolerate any of it at all (Rev 3:14-22). One of the things that I began to see more and more in my own life and in the lives of many across the globe is exactly lukewarmness, neither hot nor cold, trying to be active in church and yet spending more time than ever in the pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasures. This is not only among so called "ordinary Christians" in the church but also among so called "Ministry staff and missionaries". We are not exempted from the deception of the enemy consoling ourselves that we deserve the extras. On top of that everyone else is doing the same. It must be okay. We are so comfortable to be like everyone else and fail to realised that we are called to be like Christ and to represent Christ, which means we are to be different, in this rebellious world. Conforming to the world is an easy thing to do. We don't really need much effort or to struggle much with ourselves or with others, but to be really fired up for the Lord and to be like Him is something that most of us are struggling with.
So while we are seemingly on fire for God in all our activities, in reality, we are actually deceiving ourselves as we continue our every day life in hot pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasures. What do I really stand for, the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of the earth? If I really stand for the Kingdom of God than I will be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, influencing others into His kingdom and drawing them to the King of kings. Am I hot with the fire of the Holy Ghost, am I cold with no life within me (the life of the Holy Ghost) or am I being plain lukewarm? Is God watching me? Am I walking in reality? Have I deceived myself and am I being deceived?
Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked whatever a man sows that shall he also reap.. (Gal 6:7-10). ...a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions (Luke 12:15)... what good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits his soul...(Matthew 16:26)...therefore do not store up for yourself treasures on earth....but store up for yourself treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:19-21). This world is not my home, I am just a passing through....
Remind me dear Lord, that I may be found faithful ALWAYS for your kingdom's sake and for the glory of your name. Lord have mercy. It is a sobering thought and conviction. Where do you stand? What am I really standing for? Am I ready to meet with the Lord and be found faithful? Lord help me to love not the world or the things of the world (1 John 2:15) and help me not to desire the friendship of this world because I don't want to be an enemy of God (James 4:4) Teach me dear Lord not to be conformed to this world but be transformed in the renewing of my mind daily. (Romans 12:2) We no longer follow the ways of this world nor are we bound by it since Christ died to deliver us from it. (Gal 4:4) I have been crucified to the world and the world to me (Gal 6:14) since I have been crucified with Christ (Gal2:20). For freedom Christ has set us free...we must not use our freedom as an opportunity for the flesh (Gal 5:13). Be wise.... be filled with the Spirit of God... (Eph 5:15-18). Thank you Lord for your Word of truth, setting us free from the bondage of the evil one. Keep us always obedient to you in the power of your Spirit. The Holy Spirit is knocking at the door of our heart wanting to get in and burn us with His fire for the testimony of God the Father, in Jesus Christ (Rev 3:20). Open up your hearts and let His glory come in, open up your eyes that you may see the things unseen....stand up and take hold of what is yours in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. And my God shall supply all your needs and you can courageously and boldly say 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'. Is the Lord speaking to you as He has to me? Come to Him and drink of Him... as the Lord so lead. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. Take me, melt me, mould me and use me. Amen.
In His Grace Alone,
Kenny Gan
Travelling and speaking to hundreds of people or even thousands of people through the years and in so many countries makes one more responsible than can ever be imagined. The thought of passing on the Word of Truth to people across the globe and not living up to it is an awesome thought. As I feed my soul with books written by Spirit-filled men and women, and as I look at the truth of Scripture I have to remind myself of taking in the whole counsel of God that I might be able to give the whole counsel of God; now that is a scary thought.
My heart was just pierced recently by the scriptures regarding lukewarmness and how the Lord is not impressed with and will not tolerate any of it at all (Rev 3:14-22). One of the things that I began to see more and more in my own life and in the lives of many across the globe is exactly lukewarmness, neither hot nor cold, trying to be active in church and yet spending more time than ever in the pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasures. This is not only among so called "ordinary Christians" in the church but also among so called "Ministry staff and missionaries". We are not exempted from the deception of the enemy consoling ourselves that we deserve the extras. On top of that everyone else is doing the same. It must be okay. We are so comfortable to be like everyone else and fail to realised that we are called to be like Christ and to represent Christ, which means we are to be different, in this rebellious world. Conforming to the world is an easy thing to do. We don't really need much effort or to struggle much with ourselves or with others, but to be really fired up for the Lord and to be like Him is something that most of us are struggling with.
So while we are seemingly on fire for God in all our activities, in reality, we are actually deceiving ourselves as we continue our every day life in hot pursuit of earthly treasures and pleasures. What do I really stand for, the Kingdom of God or the kingdom of the earth? If I really stand for the Kingdom of God than I will be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, influencing others into His kingdom and drawing them to the King of kings. Am I hot with the fire of the Holy Ghost, am I cold with no life within me (the life of the Holy Ghost) or am I being plain lukewarm? Is God watching me? Am I walking in reality? Have I deceived myself and am I being deceived?
Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked whatever a man sows that shall he also reap.. (Gal 6:7-10). ...a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions (Luke 12:15)... what good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits his soul...(Matthew 16:26)...therefore do not store up for yourself treasures on earth....but store up for yourself treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:19-21). This world is not my home, I am just a passing through....
Remind me dear Lord, that I may be found faithful ALWAYS for your kingdom's sake and for the glory of your name. Lord have mercy. It is a sobering thought and conviction. Where do you stand? What am I really standing for? Am I ready to meet with the Lord and be found faithful? Lord help me to love not the world or the things of the world (1 John 2:15) and help me not to desire the friendship of this world because I don't want to be an enemy of God (James 4:4) Teach me dear Lord not to be conformed to this world but be transformed in the renewing of my mind daily. (Romans 12:2) We no longer follow the ways of this world nor are we bound by it since Christ died to deliver us from it. (Gal 4:4) I have been crucified to the world and the world to me (Gal 6:14) since I have been crucified with Christ (Gal2:20). For freedom Christ has set us free...we must not use our freedom as an opportunity for the flesh (Gal 5:13). Be wise.... be filled with the Spirit of God... (Eph 5:15-18). Thank you Lord for your Word of truth, setting us free from the bondage of the evil one. Keep us always obedient to you in the power of your Spirit. The Holy Spirit is knocking at the door of our heart wanting to get in and burn us with His fire for the testimony of God the Father, in Jesus Christ (Rev 3:20). Open up your hearts and let His glory come in, open up your eyes that you may see the things unseen....stand up and take hold of what is yours in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. And my God shall supply all your needs and you can courageously and boldly say 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me'. Is the Lord speaking to you as He has to me? Come to Him and drink of Him... as the Lord so lead. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. Take me, melt me, mould me and use me. Amen.
In His Grace Alone,
Kenny Gan
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFESTYLE
Hello Again my global friends,
Its been a great time of learning when I spent 10 days in Israel travelling with a group of general five others. The Lord has always allowed me to travel with my eyes, ears and heart opened for what He wants me to see, learn and receive. It is during this time that I felt I should write about I saw, heard and learned and am still learning. The wonderful grace of God has promised us a life that is totally satisfied and fulfilled or known as the "ABUNDANT LIFE". It can be all of our earthly life. I am always reminded of what I tell others. It is not a problem free life but it can be a worry free life if we are willing and ready to cast all our cares on Him. This worry free or fulfilled life is not only for our good and for our indulgences but more so for His glory. It is not only what we know the Lord will do for us and wants to do for us since He is our Loving Heavenly Father but it is also what we should constantly and daily manifest in our life on planet earth.
Since we are born of the Spirit of God we know that His Spirit lives in us and testify to our spirit that we are His child, and as His child we need to be manifesting the character of the Father in every sense of the word.
There are many who claimed to be "Spirit-Filled" but constantly manifesting the works of the flesh with loads of self indulgences and selfish lifestyles. I have been convicted many times especially while preparing to speak or after speaking about the "Spirit-Filled" life. I discovered that a Spirit-Filled lifestyle is not only manifesting spiritual gifts but manifesting the work of the Spirit in and through our daily living. The Spirit should lead us into all truth (John 14:26) which means we should be people of the word (of honesty and integrity) and should be able to understand the deep things of God (1 Cor 2:10-11), make us a witnesses (Acts 1:8) and make us testify of the Lord (which should make us all a messengers of God or missionaries). Missions should therefore be a lifetyle(John 15:26) and we should always glorify Him (John16:14)and not boast of self accomplishment. He gives us the courage and boldness that we need(2 Tim 1:7)than we should not live in fear even though there are many uncertainties in life , He also helps us to be intercessors and lead us into a life of prayer (Romans 8:26-27) so we can be praying without ceasing ( 1 Thess 5:17) we can pray constantly or be faithful in prayer(Romans 12:9), praying at all times (Eph 6:18) and praying steadfastly (Col 4:2)
The fruit of the Spirit is Love, therefore we should manifest a loving personality, loving people, caring for them and ministering to them. It is indeed a selfless lifestyle and not a selfish, self-centred one. Its a lifestyle of amazing "Freedom", not bound by anything on earth, for where the Spirit of the Lord is there is "Freedom" ( 2 Cor 3:17), and the minds controlled by the Spirit is life and peace ( Romans 8:6). Its a lifestyle of complete obedience (1 Pet 1:1-2)
Everything we do and say should be led by the Spirit. A Spirit-filled person should therefore have a lifestyle of missions, evangelism, witness, prayer, worship, caring and giving, proclamation of God's truth. Its a lifestyle of total freedom from bondage. Its a lifestyle free to do and to fulfil the will of God on earth as it is in heaven.Its the "ABUNDANT LIFESTYLE", a "COMPLETE" and "FULFILLED" one because it is a life God has intended it to be. Praise be unto God!!!
Its been a great time of learning when I spent 10 days in Israel travelling with a group of general five others. The Lord has always allowed me to travel with my eyes, ears and heart opened for what He wants me to see, learn and receive. It is during this time that I felt I should write about I saw, heard and learned and am still learning. The wonderful grace of God has promised us a life that is totally satisfied and fulfilled or known as the "ABUNDANT LIFE". It can be all of our earthly life. I am always reminded of what I tell others. It is not a problem free life but it can be a worry free life if we are willing and ready to cast all our cares on Him. This worry free or fulfilled life is not only for our good and for our indulgences but more so for His glory. It is not only what we know the Lord will do for us and wants to do for us since He is our Loving Heavenly Father but it is also what we should constantly and daily manifest in our life on planet earth.
Since we are born of the Spirit of God we know that His Spirit lives in us and testify to our spirit that we are His child, and as His child we need to be manifesting the character of the Father in every sense of the word.
There are many who claimed to be "Spirit-Filled" but constantly manifesting the works of the flesh with loads of self indulgences and selfish lifestyles. I have been convicted many times especially while preparing to speak or after speaking about the "Spirit-Filled" life. I discovered that a Spirit-Filled lifestyle is not only manifesting spiritual gifts but manifesting the work of the Spirit in and through our daily living. The Spirit should lead us into all truth (John 14:26) which means we should be people of the word (of honesty and integrity) and should be able to understand the deep things of God (1 Cor 2:10-11), make us a witnesses (Acts 1:8) and make us testify of the Lord (which should make us all a messengers of God or missionaries). Missions should therefore be a lifetyle(John 15:26) and we should always glorify Him (John16:14)and not boast of self accomplishment. He gives us the courage and boldness that we need(2 Tim 1:7)than we should not live in fear even though there are many uncertainties in life , He also helps us to be intercessors and lead us into a life of prayer (Romans 8:26-27) so we can be praying without ceasing ( 1 Thess 5:17) we can pray constantly or be faithful in prayer(Romans 12:9), praying at all times (Eph 6:18) and praying steadfastly (Col 4:2)
The fruit of the Spirit is Love, therefore we should manifest a loving personality, loving people, caring for them and ministering to them. It is indeed a selfless lifestyle and not a selfish, self-centred one. Its a lifestyle of amazing "Freedom", not bound by anything on earth, for where the Spirit of the Lord is there is "Freedom" ( 2 Cor 3:17), and the minds controlled by the Spirit is life and peace ( Romans 8:6). Its a lifestyle of complete obedience (1 Pet 1:1-2)
Everything we do and say should be led by the Spirit. A Spirit-filled person should therefore have a lifestyle of missions, evangelism, witness, prayer, worship, caring and giving, proclamation of God's truth. Its a lifestyle of total freedom from bondage. Its a lifestyle free to do and to fulfil the will of God on earth as it is in heaven.Its the "ABUNDANT LIFESTYLE", a "COMPLETE" and "FULFILLED" one because it is a life God has intended it to be. Praise be unto God!!!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
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